The heart never grows better by age; I fear rather worse, always harder. A young liar will be an old one, and a young knave will only be a greater knave as he grows older.
Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.
Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.
Our own self-love draws a thick veil between us and our faults.
Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request.
